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← GeographyWhich soil outcome increases when parent material fractures permit greater rainwater penetration?
A)Accelerated pedogenesis rate and horizon development✓
B)Reduced aggregate stability in the subsoil
C)Decreased biotic mixing by soil fauna
D)Enhanced surface mineral oxidation only
💡 Explanation
More water facilitates weathering and transport soluble matter during pedogenesis, accelerating horizon development because increased fractures enhance movement through the soil profile. Therefore, soil development proceeds rapidly rather than remaining stagnant oxidation.
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